Charles K. Harmar ’71

Charley died Dec. 19, 2024, at home in Glenside, Pa., of Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.

He grew up one of six siblings in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. He loved playing sports, especially ice hockey, tennis, and football. His athleticism extended from Germantown Academy to Princeton, where he was one of 1971’s three three-year lettermen in hockey. He majored in English, belonged to Cottage, and lived with Rob Watson, Tom Payne, Tom Roberts, and Tom MacMillan in Walker senior year. Charley is remembered for his incisive quips, satirical cartoons, quiet forthrightness, and loyalty.

He began his financial career at Fidelity Bank (now Wells Fargo) and remained in the health care and education lending sector as a commercial mortgage broker. Charley was a longtime board member of the former Children’s Service of Philadelphia, and he also served Princeton as an ASC interviewer and regional officer. He married Emily Franklin ’88 in 1992 and was proud father of their children, Josiah and Lila ’22.

The class extends its sympathies to Emily, Josiah, Lila, and Charley’s siblings, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.